Mazda CX-9 2016 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.6 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 224 mm (8.8 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-9 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda CX-9 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Mazda CX-9 is 6 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 407 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2017 litres | 2313 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 188 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`570 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 000 | |
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